When you get a full ingredient list for a cosmetics product, here is a step by step guideline to make sure the product meet the law and regulation requirement in the EU. Is it listed in Annex II?→ Yes → ❌ Not allowed Is it listed in Annex III?→ Yes…
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Cosmetics Labeling Guide
In this article, I would like to introduce the general labeling requirement of cosmetics. I will share an official link so you can obtain the most updated information as well. key points 1. Principal Display Panel (Front Label) 2. Information Panel (Back/Side Label) 3. Font Size & Legibility 4. Prohibited…
Hazard Classification of Flammable Liquid(GHS vs OSHA)
GHS (and OSHA HazCom, which implements GHS in the U.S.) defines four categories of flammable liquids based on flash point and boiling point Category Flash Point Boiling Point Hazard Level Examples Category 1 Flash point: < 23°C (73.4°F) Boiling point: ≤ 35°C (95°F) Very high hazard Diethyl ether Category 2…
The Globally Hazardous System(GHS) -Packing Groups
In the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), Packing Groups are used to indicate the degree of danger posed by certain hazardous substances during transport. They are divided into three levels: Packing Group I (high danger), Packing Group II (medium danger), and Packing Group III (low danger) Packing Groups are part of…
DOT—Table of Hazardous Materials and Special Provisions
Label Substitution Table Label code Label name 1 Explosive 1.1 1 Explosive 1.11 1.2 1 Explosive 1.21 1.3 1 Explosive 1.31 1.4 1 Explosive 1.41 1.5 1 Explosive 1.51 1.6 1 Explosive 1.61 2.1 Flammable Gas 2.2 Non-Flammable Gas 2.3 Poison Gas 3 Flammable Liquid 4.1 Flammable Solid 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible 4.3 Dangerous When Wet 5.1…
Operational Guideline for LMT QTY Diamond in Hazardous Freight
What is the LMT QTY Diamond? It refers to the Limited Quantity (LQ) marking required under the IMDG Code for dangerous goods shipped in small amounts. It’s a black-and-white diamond-shaped symbol used internationally to indicate that the package contains hazardous materials in limited quantities. the size should be minimum 100…
The Difference between GHG Pictogram and IMDG Hazard Diamond
Speaking to the labeling for hazard chemicals, people often get confused. it seems there are two system with two kinds of graphics, they are similar but not exactly the same. Sometime both of them may present on the master carton of chemical goods. In this article, I would like to…
Cosmetics Ingredients forbidden by FDA
The FDA has banned or restricted the following ingredients in cosmetic products due to safety concerns: Key Notes: